What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bitterly cold for one retracting cover (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bitterly cold". The wordplay uses a reversal. EG (reversal="EG") + LID (synonym="LID") = GELID; definition: "Bitterly cold" The answer is GELID.

Bitterly cold for one retracting cover (5)

Independent Cryptic #11770 | 32 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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